wool — the soft curly hair that forms the coat of sheep and some other animals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the soft curly hair that forms the coat of sheep and some other animals
Pronunciation (IPA): /wʊl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's wool socks are so warm that my feet think they're on a tropical vacation.
- This wool sweater is 100% sheep-approved for maximum coziness.
- The wool industry plays an important role in the country's economy.
wool
NOUN[/wʊl/]
the soft curly hair that forms the coat of sheep and some other animals
Grandma knits a warm wool sweater by the fireplace on a snowy evening.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Wool derives from Old English 'wull', a deeply ancient word inherited from Proto-Germanic. This term has been in continuous use for thousands of years since humans began domesticating sheep, making it a foundational vocabulary item that evolved alongside human civilization.
Breakdown
The word evolved directly from Old English 'wull' to modern English 'wool' through regular sound changes. No productive morphological breakdown applies; it is a simple, monomorphemic noun representing the fiber itself.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's wool socks are so warm that my feet think they're on a tropical vacation.”
“This wool sweater is 100% sheep-approved for maximum coziness.”
“The wool industry plays an important role in the country's economy.”
“She prefers natural wool over synthetic materials.”
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